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COVID-19 ā€“ Emergency Plans and Readiness Exercises

October 4, 2023
During the COVID-19 pandemic, plansā€™ failures had little to do with the genomic sequence of the virus and more about what these plans were not: familiar, equitable and inclusive, interconnected and scalable, clear and actionable, and resilient.

Water and Wastewater Sector Perspectives

October 4, 2023
The Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency defines the Water and Wastewater Systems Sector as one of ā€œ16 critical infrastructure sectors.ā€ Read about this sectorā€™s numerous challenges in maintaining the high level of service necessary to the communities they serve.

Always Prepare for the Future, But Never Forget the Past

September 27, 2023
This September edition of the Domestic Preparedness Journal addresses these and other key preparedness efforts that should be considered when planning for future incidents. Reflecting on the events of 9/11, consider the personal costs that emergency responders pay for serving their communities and develop mitigation strategies to reduce those costs.

Reducing Workplace Violence in Healthcare Facilities

September 27, 2023
Violence in healthcare facilities significantly challenges patients, providers, support staff, visitors, and first responders. However, healthcare-specific information and tools can help protect staff, patients, and others in these facilities.

Planning for A Cross-Country Special Event

September 27, 2023
A solar eclipse is a unique form of special event that does not always fall under emergency planning protocols, but it should. This article urges preparedness professionals to collaborate with eclipse planning committees to ensure the safety and security of all those involved.

Cybersecurity in Hospitals and the Public Health Sector

September 20, 2023
Cyberattacks on healthcare systems affect millions of patients each year. It is critical for agencies and organizations to build a culture of compliance and awareness for the systemā€™s security and the safety of the patients.

Beyond Registries: Better Solutions for People With Disabilities

September 20, 2023
Emergency planners often identify volunteer disaster registries as a solution for assisting people with disabilities during a disaster. However, registries have flaws. Learn about eight common registry problems and the authorā€™s better solutions that should be considered.

Responding to the Call – The Cost of Caring for Others

September 13, 2023
There is a cost to caring for others, but it does not need to be a lifelong debt that continues to overwhelm the people who stepped up and those around them. The cost can be manageable with the right plan of support and the willingness to explore coping options.

Three Puzzle Pieces That Increase Community Preparedness

September 13, 2023
This author reflects on his teamā€™s direct mission to New York in response to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, commonly referred to as 9/11, to consider if communities are more prepared today than they were in 2001.

Citizen Soldiers and American State Defense Forces

September 6, 2023
State defense forces can be activated in times of emergency to assist with disaster response, homeland security, and other missions. However, more awareness within communities nationwide is needed to support the efforts of these assets.

COVID-19 ā€“ Emergency Plans and Readiness Exercises

October 4, 2023
During the COVID-19 pandemic, plansā€™ failures had little to do with the genomic sequence of the virus and more about what these plans were not: familiar, equitable and inclusive, interconnected and scalable, clear and actionable, and resilient.

Water and Wastewater Sector Perspectives

October 4, 2023
The Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency defines the Water and Wastewater Systems Sector as one of ā€œ16 critical infrastructure sectors.ā€ Read about this sectorā€™s numerous challenges in maintaining the high level of service necessary to the communities they serve.

Always Prepare for the Future, But Never Forget the Past

September 27, 2023
This September edition of the Domestic Preparedness Journal addresses these and other key preparedness efforts that should be considered when planning for future incidents. Reflecting on the events of 9/11, consider the personal costs that emergency responders pay for serving their communities and develop mitigation strategies to reduce those costs.

Reducing Workplace Violence in Healthcare Facilities

September 27, 2023
Violence in healthcare facilities significantly challenges patients, providers, support staff, visitors, and first responders. However, healthcare-specific information and tools can help protect staff, patients, and others in these facilities.

Planning for A Cross-Country Special Event

September 27, 2023
A solar eclipse is a unique form of special event that does not always fall under emergency planning protocols, but it should. This article urges preparedness professionals to collaborate with eclipse planning committees to ensure the safety and security of all those involved.

Cybersecurity in Hospitals and the Public Health Sector

September 20, 2023
Cyberattacks on healthcare systems affect millions of patients each year. It is critical for agencies and organizations to build a culture of compliance and awareness for the systemā€™s security and the safety of the patients.

Beyond Registries: Better Solutions for People With Disabilities

September 20, 2023
Emergency planners often identify volunteer disaster registries as a solution for assisting people with disabilities during a disaster. However, registries have flaws. Learn about eight common registry problems and the authorā€™s better solutions that should be considered.

Responding to the Call – The Cost of Caring for Others

September 13, 2023
There is a cost to caring for others, but it does not need to be a lifelong debt that continues to overwhelm the people who stepped up and those around them. The cost can be manageable with the right plan of support and the willingness to explore coping options.

Three Puzzle Pieces That Increase Community Preparedness

September 13, 2023
This author reflects on his teamā€™s direct mission to New York in response to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, commonly referred to as 9/11, to consider if communities are more prepared today than they were in 2001.

Citizen Soldiers and American State Defense Forces

September 6, 2023
State defense forces can be activated in times of emergency to assist with disaster response, homeland security, and other missions. However, more awareness within communities nationwide is needed to support the efforts of these assets.

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Article Out Loud – Citizen Soldiers and American State Defense Forces

September 6, 2023
By JAMES P. HOWARD ā…”, An Article Out Loud from the Domestic Preparedness, September 06, 2023.Targeted-violent events threaten staff and studentsā€™ physical, psychological, and emotional well-being in public schools. However, the increasing frequency of these incidents raises concerns about the preparedness of incoming teachers and current staff to handle such

Article Out Loud – Bioterrorism ā€“ Could Smallpox Return?

September 6, 2023
Although smallpox was eradicated from its human population and reservoir, it is still in designated stockpiles controlled by two nations and possibly in other unknown locations. Learn about the possible threat and the need for greater preparedness and discussion.

Article Out Loud – Finding Comfort Around the World

August 23, 2023
The Hospital Ship USNS Comfort has been carrying out disaster-relief, humanitarian-assistance, and combat-casualty missions since 1987. Learn about this floating hospital’s capabilities from this 2011 article.
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Founded in 1998, Domestic Preparedness continues to be a pioneering thought leader in the emergency preparedness, response, and recovery space. The multidisciplinary editorial focus helps professionals acquire critical information to develop collaborative, real-world solutions. With relevant, multidisciplinary, whole-community intelligence from the front lines, practitioners can learn from diverse perspectives. The authoritative, practitioner-centered, multimedia information platform disseminates intelligence the way busy management-level public- and private-sector professionals want to learn. This isĀ theĀ trusted source for content written by practitioners, for practitioners, with relevant, real-world best practices.

DomesticPreparedness.com, the Domestic Preparedness Journal and the Weekly Brief include facts, views, opinions, and recommendations of individuals and organizations deemed of interest. The Texas Division of Emergency Management and the Texas A&M University System do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of, or otherwise endorse, these views, facts, opinions or recommendations.
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